| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $250.30 | 4.752% | $262.1943 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.91 | 4.435% | $87.6314 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.70 | 8.274% | $76.5497 | $76.55 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.68 | 11.106% | $17.4214 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.82 | 12.688% | $78.6788 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.34 | 12.638% | $235.7964 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.39 | 12.699% | $41.0112 | $41.01 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.14 | $799.2832 | $799.28 | $799.30 | $799.20 | |